The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has expressed sadness over the passing of two distinguished and outstanding journalists, Messrs Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese.
It stated that by the death of Mohammed and Agbese, who were among the three surviving co-founders of Newswatch Magazine, Nigerian journalism had lost great and irreplaceable treasures.
In a statement by its president, Eze Anaba, and general secretary, Onuoha Ukeh, the NGE said Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese, both seasoned journalists and members of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, were respected voices in Nigerian media and Nigeria as a whole.
It said their incisive commentaries and commitment to press freedom and democratic values, inspired many.
“These iconic journalists were fearless, professional and brought prestige to journalism by their works.
“They gave investigative journalism in Nigeria impetus and contributed immensely to nation-building.”
The NGE added: “As a mark of respect for Yakubu Mohammed and Dan Agbese, we urged all journalists to set aside one day to rededicate themselves and reflect on the salient points of journalism, with eyes on the cardinal points of good journalism, which are truth, accuracy, fairness, objectivity, independence, integrity, ethical standards, transparency, and accountability.”
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